Rowlatt Acts Protest
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- In 1919, the British colonial government passed the Rowlatt Acts, which allowed for the arrest and detention of Indians without trial, sparking widespread protests. Mahatma Gandhi, a key leader in the Indian independence movement, advocated for satyagraha, or non-violent resistance, as a means to oppose these repressive laws.
- On February 28, 1919, Gandhi called for a nationwide satyagraha campaign against the Rowlatt Acts. He urged Indians to participate in peaceful protests, strikes, and acts of civil disobedience, highlighting the power of non-violent resistance in the face of injustice.
- On April 6, 1919, Gandhi organized a national hartal, or day of fasting and prayer, as a form of non-violent protest against the Rowlatt Acts. Indians from various social, economic, and religious backgrounds participated, boycotting British goods and services, and organizing peaceful rallies to express their discontent.While the Rowlatt Acts were not repealed due to the satyagraha campaign, the protests brought attention to the unjust nature of British rule in India. The events also marked a pivotal moment in the Indian independence movement, as Gandhi's philosophy of non-violent resistance gained momentum and inspired future acts of civil disobedience in the fight for India's freedom.
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